Warriors’ Kevin Durant doesn’t ‘plan on going anywhere else’

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant and assistant coach Bruce Fraser after practice during NBA Western Conference Finals at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant and assistant coach Bruce Fraser after practice during NBA Western Conference Finals at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle

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Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant and assistant coach Bruce Fraser after practice during NBA Western Conference Finals at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant and assistant coach Bruce Fraser after practice during NBA Western Conference Finals at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle

Warriors’ Kevin Durant doesn’t ‘plan on going anywhere else’

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SAN ANTONIO — In case there was any doubt about Kevin Durant’s future with the Warriors, the eight-time All-Star squelched it by reiterating to ESPN’s site the Undefeated that he plans to play for Golden State next season.

“Yeah, I love it here,” Durant said when asked whether he’ll be in a Warriors uniform in 2017-18. “I love my teammates. I love the city (of Oakland). I love the organization. I love it here. I don’t plan on going anywhere else.”

Durant signed a two-year, $54.3 million deal with the Warriors in July with a player option after the first season. Because the NBA salary cap jumps significantly next season, he put himself in position to earn more money long-term by inking a short-term contract.

It hardly signaled any reservations on his part about staying with Golden State. Two weeks after Durant’s former Thunder teammate, Kendrick Perkins, said he “wouldn’t be surprised if (Durant) goes back to Oklahoma City,” Durant left little room for misinterpretation.

“I made the 100 percent correct decision, win or lose,” Durant said of signing with the Warriors. “I feel like this is the place I was supposed to be. I appreciate everything I’ve done before this. But I’m here now, and I feel like it’s a great spot for me to be.

“This is where I am supposed to be at this point of my life. I’m taking it on and conquering every part of it. I’m enjoying every single step.”